Meadowbrook School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Meadowbrook School has been carefully designed to support pupils with autism through a combination of education and therapeutic support. The school prioritizes your child's wellbeing and safety with high staffing levels, trained professionals, and a caring approach to managing behaviour. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs and focuses on preparing pupils for adult life, including independence skills, careers education, and understanding their role in the community.
Key Strengths
- Clear focus on meeting the needs of pupils with autism through a therapeutic and educational approach
- Strong leadership with expertise in education, health and safety, and lessons learned from operating other schools
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with clear leadership and staff training
- High staffing levels and relational approach to behaviour management
- Well-designed curriculum with three pathways tailored to individual needs and preparation for adulthood
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are suitable and effective, with clear leadership, appropriate systems to identify and respond to concerns, and comprehensive staff training including prevention of radicalisation and local contextual risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, visiting speakers, links with local organisations, pupil voice activities, school council
Meadowbrook School is a proposed independent school specializing in education for pupils with autism, using an integrated educational and therapeutic approach. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
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Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
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